People on Part D Medicare may be paid a tax-free $250 rebate for prescription drugs when they reach the donut hole coverage gap. How does this work?

Jun 17, 2010 - Carol Finch

The AARP's doughnut hole calculator can help those on Medicare Part D to assess the likelihood of hitting the coverage gap. It may also help reduce costs.

Jun 21, 2010 - Carol Finch

Some people with Part D coverage could reduce prescription drug costs & even stay out of the doughnut hole gap by switching from brand names to generics.

Jul 25, 2011 - Carol Finch

Seniors on Medicare who qualify for the 2010 prescription drug rebate can take action against thieves by staying aware of scams, schemes & fraudulent acts.

Jun 22, 2010 - Mary King

The donut hole, also known as the Medicare Part D coverage gap, means serious out-of-pocket expenses for seniors. Although it's shrinking, it will be around for years.

Dec 15, 2009 - Kerry Bakerson

HHS has announced that nearly 4 million Medicare beneficiaries received a $250 Part D coverage gap rebate check in 2010 through the Affordable Care Act.

Mar 23, 2011 - Carol Finch

Criminals are using the $250 Donut Hole Rebate program as a pretext to ask seniors for their banking information.

Aug 26, 2010 - Dale Marshall

Medicare 2007 Part D Drug plan options and premiums have changed slightly. Beneficiaries can change their plans when Open Enrollment begins Nov. 15, 2006.

Oct 5, 2006 - Kathy Quan

Medicare is the U.S. federally sponsored health insurance plan for citizens over age 65. Other countries, such as Canada, have similar plans.

Aug 16, 2006 - Kathy Quan

The new Affordable Health Care Act has provisions for decreasing the cost of pharmaceuticals for seniors on Medicare. Have you reached the "donut hole"?

Jul 11, 2010 - Tobey Strauch

The Health Insurance Reform Act affects many different types of people by changing health care and by allowing more people to get health insurance

May 11, 2010 - Percila Jackson

Due to the high costs of prescription medication, having a strategy is important when navigating the Medicare D system.

Nov 15, 2009 - Dianne Gloeckner

Many of the provisions of the sweeping health care reform bill are set to begin in 2011. Do you know how these changes will affect you and your family?

Dec 5, 2010 - Sydney Thomas

The lives of 32 million Americans expected to join the ranks of the insured are about to change dramatically. Here's how health care reform will affect them.

Apr 4, 2010 - Adam Pracht

The National Council on Aging's benefits tool at BenefitsCheckUp.org helps seniors assess eligibility for financial assistance programs. How does it work?

Oct 6, 2010 - Carol Finch

A 50% Medicare discount on brand-name drugs is the second program aimed at closing the donut hole coverage gap. This has already saved $38 million in 2011.

Mar 24, 2011 - Carol Finch

Seniors on low incomes may get help with prescription drug costs by using NeedyMeds to find PAPs giving out free or discounted meds and medication coupons.

Jul 26, 2011 - Carol Finch

Medicare beneficiaries can choose to buy a Part D plan, which pay for prescription drugs. Many major companies, including Aetna and UnitedHealth, offer drug plans.

Mar 4, 2010 - Jane Anderson

A recent Kaiser Poll shows widespread confusion over the new healthcare law with 65 percent of Americans admitting they don't understand the implications.

Apr 24, 2010 - Robert McRoberts